Great Riwayat Volunteers

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1 20 December 2017 Dear friend When recruiting graduates for Marks and Spencer we look for the skills to help make them and our company successful. Volunteering can be a great way to develop those skills. Helen Feltham, Director UK Retail HR Great Riwayat Volunteers Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer at PFW13 London this coming June. At Riwayat we are very proud of the contribution which volunteers have made in the past and we value their work greatly. At previous Pakistan Fashion Weeks around 100 volunteers have been the backbone of the event and their contribution created a hugely successful show. We are confident to say that many of the volunteers in the past have gone on to establish strong links with the fashion and media industry, and we are delighted to be able to support and contribute to their success. The benefits of volunteering with Riwayat are endless and offer candidates an excellent opportunity to experiment in a chosen career path, key benefits include: Opens up an exciting network of people and experiences Is a tool for personal development Contributes to improvement and/or enhancement of skill set Enhances your employability Influences your career choices, opening up a world of opportunities Whilst it is very hard work, most of all if you apply yourself it is a very rewarding, fulfilling experience. If are passionate about a career in fashion, media communications, event management or would just like to be part of an exciting high profile fashion event in London then you are in the right place. Inclosed in this pack are all of the Job Profiles for Volunteer Roles at PFW13. Please read through them and decide which interests you most. Then please complete and return the application form to ask@riwayat.org.uk. We will then contact you to arrange an interview. Yours Adnan & Chris Directors of Riwayat

2 Job Title: Receptionists Position reports to Reception Manager & Volunteer Coordinator The purpose of this role is to be the first point of contact with all incoming traffic to the event offering a friendly welcome. First face of Pakistan Fashion Week Welcome and receive all visitors to the event Ensure all volunteers, visitors, press and guests are logged in with relevant checks (passes, tickets etc) On door sale of tickets to the exhibition and or show Friendly and polite with polished communications skills Well organised & efficient Able to deal with difficult customers Ability to handle cash and credit card income Please note volunteers will be required to stay late on Sunday to ensure that the reception area is cleared up. This role is most likely to appeal to volunteers with an interest in direct communication and contact with the general public and will require the volunteer to have an outgoing personality, however all applications will be considered. (7:00am to 11:00pm) to Sunday 1st July 2018 (9:00am to 11pm) with unsociable working 1

3 Job Title: Guest Relations Position reports to Front of House Manager & Volunteer Coordinator The purpose of this role is to facilitate in crowd control within the auditorium and general management of the area before, during and after the show. Welcome visitors Ensure that the auditorium is prepared for this shows; cleared, seats numbered & literature distributed Guide & assist visitors to their seats in the auditorium Ensure audience is seated in their allocated ticketed seat Maintain a presence within the auditorium during the show Ensure photographers are contained within the marked media areas Usher crowds from the auditorium in a prompt and orderly fashion after the show Ensure all fire exists are kept clear and be familiar with exit route Ability to interact with public in a welcoming and friendly manner Work under pressure to tight deadlines Ability to deal with difficult members of the public and situations Ability to be assertive should the situation require it Please note volunteers will be required to stay late on Sunday to ensure that the auditorium is cleared up. This role is most likely to appeal to volunteers with an interest in public relations and event management or students studying event management and hospitality, however all applications will be considered. (7:00am to 11:00pm) to Sunday 1st July 2018 (9:00am to 11pm) with unsociable working 2

4 Job Title: Dressers (For Female and Male Models) Position reports to Backstage Manager & Volunteer Coordinator The purpose of this role is to support and assist the backstage manager and allocated model before, during and after the show. Assist & support Backstage manager Assist & support model in dressing and timekeeping Manage allocated model wardrobe Assist in the model dressing Assist in keeping the backstage area running smoothly Keep the backstage area tidy Strong communication skills Strong organisation & time management skills Ability to work as part of a large team Skilled in showing attention to detail and following instructions from designers & backstage manager Ability to work under pressure Please note volunteers will be required to stay late on Sunday to ensure that the Green room is cleared up. This role is most likely to appeal to volunteers with an interest in fashion or fashion design students, however all applications will be considered. (7:00am to 11:00pm) to Sunday 1st July 2018 (9:00am to 11pm) with unsociable working 3

5 Job Title: Steaming Team Position reports to allocated Steaming Manager & Volunteer Coordinator The purpose of this role is to support designers and backstage management by ensuring all garments are prepared and delivered on time ready for the catwalk shows. Receive the designers collections from the designers Unpack the garments and allocate correctly to ten sets of outfits Steam the outfits and make them available to the Green Room Manager After the show ensure all garments are accounted for and returned to the designer Able to take responsible for expensive and valuable garments Timekeeping Strength and speed as garments can be very heavy Steaming experience Strong communications skills (7:00am to 11:00pm) to Sunday 1st July 2018 (9:00am to 7pm) with unsociable working 4

6 Job Title: Boutique Lounge Sales Assistants Position reports to allocated Designer & Volunteer Coordinator The purpose of this role is to mann the designers stall in the Boutique Lounge before, during and after the Catwalk shows. Assist & support designer in unpacking and displaying their sales items Steaming garments for display Man the designer s stall during the event, dealing with customers and handling sales Undertake research to become knowledgeable on your assigned designer Ability to carefully follow instructions whilst taking initiative at the same time Work under pressure to tight deadlines Good people skills Good sales skills Ability to work as part of large team and when required on a one to one basis Please note volunteers will be required to stay late on Sunday to ensure that the Designers Lounge is cleared up and all designers gear is packed up. This role is most likely to appeal to volunteers with an interest in fashion or fashion design students, however all applications will be considered. (7:00am to 11:00pm) to Sunday 1st July 2018 (9:00am to 11pm) with unsociable working 5

7 Volunteer Application Pack Contact Information Name Address Postcode Home Phone Address Availability During days are you available for volunteer assignments? Please tick: Saturday 30th June 2018 Sunday 1st July 2018 Interests Tell us in which areas you are interested in volunteering, please tick; Receptionist Guest Relations Host Model Dresser Exhibition Assistant Previous Volunteer Experience Briefly summarize your previous volunteer experience.!1

8 Special Skills or Qualifications In no more than 250 words please summarize special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or through other activities, including hobbies or sports. Riwayat Volunteer Experience Briefly detail why you would like to volunteer with Riwayat and how you think it would benefit you. Person to Notify in Case of Emergency Name Address Postcode Home Phone Mobile Address Agreement and Signature By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal. Name (printed) Signature Date:!2